Botanical Name Gomphrena celosioides Mart. Common & Vernacular Names Prostrate globe amaranth Soft khaki weed Wild gomphrena Often misidentified as Gomphrena serrata Botanical Family Amaranthaceae Botanical Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Caryophyllales Family: Amaranthaceae Genus: Gomphrena Species: G. celosioides Botanical Description… Read More »Gomphrena celosioides: Medicinal Uses & Identification
Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for menstrual cramps. Primary Dysmenorrhea is caused by an excess of prostaglandins, which make the uterus contract too hard. Secondary Dysmenorrhea is pain caused by conditions like endometriosis or fibroids. The goal of these herbs… Read More »Natural Solutions for Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods)
Menorrhagia is more than just a “heavy flow.” It is defined by abnormally profuse or prolonged bleeding that interferes with a woman’s physical, emotional, and social life. Whether caused by uterine fibroids, hormonal imbalances (like estrogen dominance), IUDs, or perimenopause,… Read More »The Natural Guide to Managing Menorrhagia (Heavy Periods)
From “Orphan Crop” to International Superfood Waterleaf (Talinum triangulare), also known as Surinam Purslane, Ceylon Spinach, or Cariru, is a “living pharmacy” hidden in plain sight. Thriving across the humid tropics – from the Amazon basin to West Africa and… Read More »Waterleaf (Talinum triangulare): Benefits, Nutrition, Traditional Uses & Safety
Lower Respiratory Tract Disease: Understanding What’s Really Happening in the Lungs When people hear the term lower respiratory tract disease, they often think only of pneumonia or severe infections. In reality, this category covers a broad range of conditions that… Read More »Lower Respiratory Tract Disease: Herbal & Lifestyle Support for Lung Health
Managing breast swelling and tenderness requires a holistic approach that addresses hormonal balance, lymphatic drainage, and inflammation. While often caused by natural fluctuations like the menstrual cycle or pregnancy, swelling can also stem from dietary habits, lymphatic congestion, or mechanical… Read More »Natural Herbal Support for Swollen Breasts
Petty Spurge (Cancer Weed): History, Traditional Uses, Actions, Risks & Modern Insight Botanical Name: Euphorbia peplus L.Family: EuphorbiaceaeCommon Names: Petty spurge, Cancer weed, Radium weed, MilkweedHabitat: Hedgerows, gardens, pavements, disturbed soils (common throughout the UK and Europe) Petty spurge (Euphorbia… Read More »Petty Spurge (Cancer Weed): Traditional Uses, History & Risks
HERBAL MONOGRAPHJatropha gossypiifolia L. 1. Botanical Name Jatropha gossypiifolia L. 2. Family Euphorbiaceae(Spurge family) 3. Common Names Bellyache Bush Cotton-leaf Physic Nut Black Physic Nut Purging Nut Red Fig-nut American Purging Nut (Common names vary by region across Africa, the… Read More »Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache Bush): Uses, Actions, Toxicity & Safety
The New Year often arrives with a familiar script: aggressive detoxes, extreme workouts, calorie counting, and an unspoken pressure to “fix” the body as quickly as possible. By February, many of these resolutions collapse – not because people lack discipline,… Read More »New Year Health Goals: Reclaiming the Body, Not Punishing It
In the true spirit of Ital, we know that food is more than just fuel – it is Livity, the life energy that flows through every living cell. However, the holiday season often brings a “low-vibration” storm. Between the refined… Read More »The Ital Reset: Maintaining Your Livity During the Season of Excess
Hirsutism is a medical condition characterized by excessive growth of coarse, dark hair in females in areas where hair growth is typically minimal or absent, such as the face (upper lip, chin), chest, abdomen, lower back, and inner thighs. The… Read More »What is Hirsutism & Natural Approaches To Self Help
Rebounding – the simple act of bouncing on a mini-trampoline (also called a rebounder) – has exploded in popularity within natural health, functional medicine, and longevity communities. NASA famously studied rebounding in the 1980s and found it to be 68%… Read More »The Complete Guide to Rebounding & Its Best Low-Impact Alternatives